All Legislation articles – Page 76
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Personal licences could be scrapped
The pub and restaurant trade could see the end of personal licences as the Government launches a consultation into the idea of scrapping them
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Doubts cast over VAT campaign
With just weeks to go until Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, fresh doubts have been cast over the effectiveness of the VAT Club and its prospects of securing a tax reduction for the hospitality sector in next year’s Budget
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Labour would restrict zero-hours contracts
The Labour Party would reportedly look to restrict the use of zero-hour contracts, which are used widely in the leisure and hospitality industry, if it gets into power
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High street report urges business levy
A new report into the future of high streets has called for a one-off levy for businesses, and for the Government to reintroduce the 2015 business rates revaluation
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Sector VAT cut 'would cost up to £12bn'
Cutting VAT to 5% for the sector would cost the Exchequer between £11bn and £12bn per year in lost revenue, according to Government estimates
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Newcastle introduces minimum price condition
Newcastle City Council has introduced a minimum unit price condition for all new licences and applications for licence variation across the on and off-trade
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McDonald’s UK staff happy with zero hours contracts
McDonald’s UK’s has defended its use of zero hours contracts and said that the majority of its employees are on “flexible contracts”
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Warning over excessive policing
A leading pub trade consultant has warned of some police forces “over-stepping the mark” during the up-coming ‘week of action’ on licensing and alcohol related harm
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Retail and leisure chains should pay high street levy
Retail and leisure chains that turnover more than £10m a year should invest 0.25% of their sales into a local economy development fund to help revive high streets, a new report has argued
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BISL signs up leading law firm
National law firm Bond Dickinson has become a member of Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL)
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Milton Keynes rejects late-night levy
Pubs, clubs and bars in Milton Keynes will not be subject to paying a late-night levy after the council rejected the plan
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Operators face new red tape plan on drinks deliveries
Pubs and restaurants could be forced to check that their drinks and wholesaler suppliers are registered to sell alcohol to businesses under new Government plans, or face a £5,000 penalty or sanctions against their licence
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Blackpool defers EMRO hearing
Blackpool Council has deferred a hearing into a proposed early morning restriction order, due to take place on 4 and 5 September, after a leading licensing law firm highlighted failures in the pre-hearing procedure
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Cineworld may have to sell cinemas
Cineworld may be forced to sell cinemas in three areas of the country after the Competition Commission provisionally concluded that its acquisition of City Screen would mean higher prices for customers
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Cameron cool on sector VAT cut
David Cameron has said the leisure and hospitality industry has made a “very good argument” for a reduction in VAT but was cool on the prospect of such a tax cut occurring
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Police plan 'week of action' on alcohol retailers
Pub and bar operators could face further scrutiny from police during a “week of action” on licensing and alcohol-related harm, promoted by the Association of Chief Police Officers
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Analysis & Insight
Pre-loading 'not just price driven'
Alcohol policies will continue to fail to impact 80% of young people until the pub trade and policy makers understand the reasons behind pre-loading, a new survey shows
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BBPA lobbies Government on business rates
The British Beer & Pub Association has proposed a series of measures such as extending rate relief until the end of the Parliament
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BRC abandons business rates freeze call
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has abandoned its campaign for a freeze on business rates and is instead calling for a 2% cap